Respiratory Therapist

Description:

At the direction of a licensed physician, a respiratory therapist evaluates and treats cardiopulmonary (lungs and heart) health. This includes teaching patients and their families about treatment and maintenance of pulmonary health problems, including the use of respiratory therapy equipment and medications.

Respiratory therapy technicians perform these services under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist or a licensed physician.

Licensing Requirements:

An applicant must file an application for licensure/registration with the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, to practice as a registered respiratory therapist in New York State. The latest information and requirements for licensure are available on the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions website at http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/rt/.

Fees: (as of October 2, 2014)

The fee for licensure for respiratory therapist is $294.
The fee for a limited permit for a respiratory therapist is $70.

Licenses Issued and Active:

In 2012, there were 322 licenses issued for this occupation.
In 2013, there were 365 licenses issued for this occupation.